Musical lineup announced for 2015 African American Festival

The Historic Music Festival, hosted by the City of Baltimore, returns to Camden Yards Sports & Entertainment Complex for a celebration of life, music and culture

5/15/2015, 7 a.m.

On Thursday, May 21, 2015, singer and TV One ‘R&B Divas’ cast member Brave Williams releases her first solo project “Fearless.” The Baltimore native will be one of three hosts of the 2015 African American Festival, which will be held on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday. June 21 at the Camden Yards Sports & Entertainment Complex in Baltimore. Brave Williams’ music videos and the “Fearless” EP can be downloaded at www.BraveWilliamsWorld.com.
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BALTIMORE  The City of Baltimore and greiBO Entertainment announced the musical talent lineup for the 2015 African American Festival (AAF), to take place on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 21, 2015 from noon to 9 p.m. at the Camden Yards Sports & Entertainment Complex.

Baltimore is standing tall, strong and united as the festival celebrates more than 35 years of life, music and culture. Presented by Black Enterprise, this year’s festival will include memorable and energetic performances, empowerment sessions, and non-stop fun for the entire family. As one of the largest FREE cultural festivals on the East Coast, Baltimore has welcomed more than 200,000 attendees annually.

“I am proud of the heritage of the African American Festival and its impact on our community with free health screenings, empowerment sessions and employee recruitment. This year it’s positioned to one of the best ever with our commitment to “One Baltimore,” said Mayor Rawlings Blake.

Since its inception, the African American Festival has always procured local, aspiring and veteran entertainers to perform in the community, as well as showcase innovative and engaging onsite activations.

This year, AAF will introduce Toyota’s Tech Playground, One-on-One financial counseling by Prudential, a Beauty Bar with demonstrations, samples and techniques, sponsored by Covergirl and Uncle Funky’s Daughter, the Beer Garden, sponsored by

Anheuser-Busch, and Festival Live with celebrity panels, conversations and talks presented by CharmTV.